Positive and immediate impact on global air travel demand as restrictions relax
Uncertainties remain against the background of an uneven recovery Montreal, 28 June 2022 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has today published its quarterly assessment analyzing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on airports, revealing a positive and immediate impact on global air travel demand. The recent momentum created by the lifting of many health…
Read MoreThe impact of COVID-19 on airports—and the path to recovery
Balancing the risks against the background of an uneven recovery Montreal, 28 June 2022 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has published its tenth quarterly assessment analyzing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, its effects on airports, and the path to recovery. Following more than two years since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the…
Read MoreSafety and security awareness and monitoring in the context of aviation worker shortages
Montreal, 22 June 2022 – The sudden variations in traffic generated by the lifting of measures and rapid recovery of demand have generated an unprecedented situation in terms of manpower for many airport operators. Concerns have been raised about the shortage of workers and high turnover rates in several parts of the world. These staff…
Read MoreBack to facts on airport charges: response to statements at IATA AGM
Modernizing airport charges will benefit the travelling public Montreal, 21 June 2022 – In response to statements made at the 2022 Annual General Meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) regarding airport charges, ACI World Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira gave the following comments: “Recent statements made by IATA do not reflect current…
Read MoreNew study launched on the integration of sustainable aviation fuels at airports
Study to support the decarbonization goals of the industry Montreal, 9 June 2022 – Airports Council International (ACI) World and the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) have today launched a first-of-its-kind study on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) to support the decarbonization of the industry and contribute to building a viable future for aviation and communities worldwide.…
Read MoreNew guidance to help airport retail business strategies and government policies adapt to industry changes
New resource will support long-term sustained recovery Montreal, 30 May 2022 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has today launched a complimentary White Paper on airport retail to help airports adjust their non-aeronautical (commercial) business strategies to reflect the evolution of the sector and support their long-term sustained recovery. The Regulatory Threats and Opportunities in Airport…
Read MoreACI advocates for seamless integration of Advanced Air Mobility and launches new resource for drone risk mitigation
New resources seek to promote safe and secure airport operations, now and in the future Montreal, 25 May 2022 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has today launched its first policy brief on advanced air mobility (AAM), advocating for a seamless integration of these new entrants into airports, alongside a knowledge centre on drone risk mitigation to promote…
Read MoreLatest ACI data provides news insights on airports’ financial health during the first year of the pandemic
Data reinforces need to modernize global policy frameworks on airport charges Montreal, 18 May 2022 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has today launched its Airport Economics Report and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the financial year of 2020, providing the first in-depth global breakdown of airports’ financial activities during the first year of the…
Read MoreACI World and Amadeus open submissions to the second edition of the Technology Innovation Awards
Awards showcase industry-leading technology initiatives and leadership by airports Montreal, 9 May 2022 – Airports Council International (ACI) World and Amadeus have today opened submissions for the second edition of the Technology Innovation Awards, celebrating the important role of technology innovations in shaping the evolution of airports and passenger experience. ACI airport members are encouraged to submit…
Read MoreTop airports worldwide for customer experience inducted into ‘ACI Director General’s Roll of Excellence’
Inductees to be celebrated at upcoming ACI Customer Experience Global Summit Montreal, 25 April 2022 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has today announced the 2021 inductees into the ACI Director General’s Roll of Excellence, recognizing airports that have consistently delivered exceptional customer experience in the opinion of travellers. The honour is conferred to airports that have won multiple…
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